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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,151.20, 4,302,421.20 and 975,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,151.20, 4,302,421.20 and 975,035.40 is: 1,462,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,151.20 : 4,302,421.20 = 975,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,151.20/4,302,421.20 = 975,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,151.20x = 4,302,421.20 × 975,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,151.20x = 4,195,012,975,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,012,975,710.48/2,868,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,619.19

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